Lead Paint Risk in McLean County, Kentucky
58.9%Pre-1978 Housing
2,458Pre-1978 Units
4,171Total Housing Units
3Census Tracts
How to Interpret This
This is an area-level screening signal based on Census housing-age data. It does not confirm lead paint in any specific home. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and certified inspection or testing is the only way to confirm a property-level hazard.
Reporter / Resident Story Kit
- 2,458 housing units in McLean County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 58.9%, compared with the state rate of 47.8%.
- Local questions: Which neighborhoods have the oldest housing stock? Are lead-safe renovation resources available? Do renters and families with young children know how to request testing?
Highest-Risk Census Tracts
Individual census tracts ranked by pre-1978 housing percentage. Showing the top 3 of 3 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9702 | 982 | 1,608 | 61.1% | 304 | 213 | 167 | 44 | 254 |
| Census Tract 9701 | 730 | 1,265 | 57.7% | 277 | 242 | 93 | 18 | 100 |
| Census Tract 9705 | 746 | 1,298 | 57.5% | 315 | 176 | 64 | 63 | 128 |